Dr Jessica Barton
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About me
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of experience providing mental health care within the NHS and private practice.
I believe therapy can be beneficial for anyone, regardless of whether they have a diagnosable mental health condition. Therapeutic conversations can provide valuable tools to help clarify life goals, explore meaning and purpose, and develop strategies to navigate everyday challenges.
While I work broadly, I have particular expertise in supporting adults who face common mental health difficulties, and with individuals undergoing life transitions—whether related to physical health issues, grief, relationship changes, or career shifts.
I have advanced training in working with individuals diagnosed with a ‘personality disorder’. These clients often face challenges related to intense emotions, stormy interpersonal relationships, and using substances to cope. In these instances, my therapeutic approach involves understanding early relational experiences and their impact on relationships in adulthood, and fostering alternative, healthier ways to manage big feelings.
My Approach
The relationship between a client and their therapist plays a big role in how successful therapy can be. I work hard to create a space that feels warm and trustworthy, where you can feel safe to share and explore your emotions. I also make sure the therapies I use follow nationally recommended guidelines in the UK.
With doctoral-level training from the University of Oxford, I offer evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mentalisation-Based Therapy (MBT). I see therapy as a partnership, where we work together to find tools and strategies that help you live a fulfilling and meaningful life.
A big part of my approach is helping you see your emotions not as something to control, but as a source of insight and understanding. I want to support you in finding the courage to live alongside your feelings, to build resilience, and foster a deeper connection with yourself in the process.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training
- Mentalisation Based Treatment, Anna Freud Centre
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), University of Oxford
- PgDip Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions, University College London
- Psychology BSc First Class Honours, University College London
Experience
- Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT) for individuals experiencing difficulties related to a diagnosis of ‘personality disorder’;
- Supporting individuals who are homeless experiencing trimorbidity, including physical ill health, mental ill health, and social exclusion; I specialise in offering cognitive assessments and emotional regulation interventions for these clients;
- Supporting staff working in the homelessness sector with burn out, compassion fatigue, and work-related stress;
- Supporting survivors of brain injury and their families, using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Supporting older adults with cognitive and brain related changes
- Supporting individuals with common mental health problems, using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Addiction to drugs and alcohol
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£130.00 per session
Additional information
To establish continuity in the therapeutic process, I like to see people weekly or every other week. We can reduce the frequency once you feel you have met your goals, and can explore the possibility of maintenance sessions.
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Some evening appointments may be available throughout the week - please enquire if this is your preference.
